Setting Out Engineer

We are recruiting an experienced Setting Out Engineer for a major National Grid substation project in Harker, Carlisle. The project involves major 400kV/132kV infrastructure, transformer foundations and extensive civils…

Construction
Pay rate £280 – £320/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 7 September 2026

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We are recruiting an experienced Setting Out Engineer for a major National Grid substation project in Harker, Carlisle.

The project involves major 400kV/132kV infrastructure, transformer foundations and extensive civils including earthworks, RC foundations, drainage, ducting and roads.

Responsibilities:

Setting out civil engineering works accurately from drawings
Surveying using Total Station / GPS
Setting out foundations, drainage, ducting, roads and earthworks
Producing as-built surveys and maintaining site records
Supporting QA, ITPs and technical queries
Working closely with Site Management and subcontractorsRequirements:

Previous Setting Out / Site Engineering experience
Strong civils or infrastructure background
Proficient with Total Station and GPS
Ability to read engineering drawings and coordinates
CSCS
National Grid / substation experience desirable

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